EVENTS. 50m,100m and 200m in all strokes, 200m individual medley, 400m individual medley and 400m freestyle.
GENDER. All events will be run as separate gender heats. The Female category is for birth sex females in
accordance with Swim England’s Transgender and Non-Binary Competition Policy.
By Entering the Female category, a swimmer confirms that their birth sex is female.
ENTRIES. Swimmers must be, or have applied to be registered with Swim England. Swimmers may only enter
events in their own age group. Ages are as at midnight 31st December 2026.
AGE GROUPS. 10 - 11 years, 12 - 13 years, 14 - 15 years, 16+ years.
FACILITIES. The event will take place at Dover District Leisure Centre, Fitness Fields, White cliffs Business
Park, Whitfield, Dover, Kent, CT16 3FZ in a 25m, 8 lane pool with electronic timing and anti-wave lane ropes. A
secondary strobe is available. Water depth at the start end is 2.0m and the height of the starting blocks are 0.72m
above the water surface. There is a free car park for approximately 200 vehicles,
RULES. The competition will be held under Swim England laws and technical rules of swimming. This event is
licensed at Level 3 for entry into Level 1 & 2 meets, County and Regional Championships. Officials will be
obtained from the National & Regional lists of qualified personnel. All swimmers must be registered with Swim
England and be members of a club affiliated to Swim England. The gala promoter has the right to amend the
programme to ensure the smooth running and fairness of the event.
Closing date for entries is Sunday 23rd November. No late entries will be accepted.
Gala Dates:
Saturday, January 10, 2026 - Sunday, January 11, 2026
Squad(s) open to:
This competition is "for invited swimmers only. You’re squad Lead Coach will email if this competition is for you”.
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